There are so many great English-Spanish bilingual children’s books being published today! It wasn’t so easy to find good choices when my kids were little. This list of bilingual picture books includes books that have English and Spanish text side by side as well as books that are written in English as the primary language…
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Spring Coloring Pages
Celebrate the end of winter with some adorable spring coloring pages! These free, printable coloring sheets are convenient to have around during those inevitable spring showers when the rain is coming down a bit too hard to get outdoors and play in the mud or pick flowers! Plus, these spring-themed coloring pages provide a meditative,…
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The Absolute Best Picture Books about Friendship
As you know, good, long-lasting friendships are hard work. Kids learn early that their actions and attitudes can affect their friendships. They also learn that having a true friend is one of the most rewarding aspects of being human! This list of my favorite picture books about friendships look at what it takes to be…
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Game of the Month: Minecraft Magnetic Travel Puzzle
Minecraft! Does your kid love to spend hours building worlds in the popular sandbox video game? Would you like them to peel their eyes off the screen once in a while but can’t figure out how without whining and tears? This Minecraft Magnetic Travel Puzzle is the ultimate solution and will entertain your kids without…
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Make a Friend Day Coloring Page: Celebrate Friendship!
Did you know that February 11th is Make a Friend Day? This coloring page featuring neighbors making new friends is just the activity you need to celebrate, aside from bringing your neighbors cookies, of course! Children’s book author and illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg created this Make a Friend Day coloring page exclusively for you, my…
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Growing Up: Middle Grade Fiction about Puberty
Adolescence is not the easiest stage of life, but these middle grade novels about puberty and the accompanying roller coaster of emotions will make things–if not easier–at least more entertaining. This book list is full of fiction books about puberty and the changes that come with adolescence, both emotional and physical. Adolescents of all gender…
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Mexico Dice Game: Strategy & Luck for Families!
I don’t what this dice game has to do with Mexico, but “Mexico” is what it’s called! I’ve seen it called “Mexican Dice Game” and referred to as either a gambling or a drinking game, often played in bars. But hey, there’s no reason to steer clear of our family-friendly version of the Mexico dice…
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Children’s Books for 9-13 Year Olds that Address Mental Illness
Mental illness, although slowly becoming a more acceptable topic, is still stigmatized. In the United States almost 1 in 5 people live with some form of mental illness (source) so you can imagine how many children either struggle themselves, or have a parent suffering from mental illness. That’s why this list of middle grade novels…
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